Main Title |
Correlation of Microbial Degradation Rates with Chemical Structure. |
Author |
Wolfe, N. Lee ;
Paris, Doris F. ;
Steen, William C. ;
Baughman, George L. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA. |
Year Published |
1980 |
Report Number |
EPA-600/J-80-151; |
Stock Number |
PB81-126617 |
Additional Subjects |
Degradation ;
Hydrolysis ;
Pesticides ;
Correlation ;
Kinetics ;
Rates(Per time) ;
Microorganisms ;
Phthalates ;
Phenols ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB81-126617 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
4p |
Abstract |
Structure-reactivity relationships are established for the microbial degradation of selected organic compounds. Second-order microbial degradation rate constants determined in natural water samples for six compounds correlate with the second-order alkaline hydrolysis rate constants. Also, second-order microbial degradation rate constants for four phthalate esters obtained with organisms from sediment-water samples correlate with the second-order alkaline hydrolysis rate constants. Similar correlations are demonstrated for the rates of oxidation of substituted phenols by mixed microbial cultures isolated from soils and Hammett delta constants. |